Lead Culinary GM & Instructor - Kitchen & People Leader

Taste Buds Kitchen - Montclair; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Paid time off

Training & development

Bonus based on performance

Advancement opportunities

Gratuities

Job summary

Taste Buds Kitchen - Montclair is seeking a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to drive the success of our Kitchen Studio. You will teach cooking and baking classes, manage day-to-day operations and staff, and create exceptional client experiences in a vibrant community setting.

Initially, 50–75% of your time will be spent teaching, with growth as the business expands. Strong leadership, hospitality, and sales skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skills in recruiting, training, and motivating high-performing, collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Open availability including nights and weekends; events 7 days a week.
• Instruct cooking and baking classes, camps, and parties for ages 2–99.
• Lead by example and model standards and professionalism for Culinary Instructor role.
• Deliver hospitality and create memorable guest experiences that encourage repeat visits.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Experience with children

Experience with people of all ages

Social media engagement

Education

Culinary education

Business/Management degree

Marketing degree/experience

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

Taste Buds Kitchen - Montclair is seeking a General Manager & Lead Culinary Instructor to drive the success of our Kitchen Studio. You will teach cooking and baking classes, manage day-to-day operations and staff, and create exceptional client experiences in a vibrant community setting.

Initially, 50–75% of your time will be spent teaching, with growth as the business expands. Strong leadership, hospitality, and sales skills are essential for this role.